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Heating and Cooling
New VSDs in high demand
By: Sascha Solomons 24th February 2017 Following the launch of its Movitrac LTP B HVAC, or heating ventilation and air-conditioning, variable-speed drives (VSDs) last year, automation manufacturer SEW-Eurodrive says the demand from the HVAC industry has been high. →
Company completes cooling system installation
By: Sascha Solomons 24th February 2017 Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) contracting company 52 Engineering has completed the installation of a cooling system at tyre manufacturing company Bridgestone, in Brits, in the North West. →
Quality offering in a competitive market key
By: Sascha Solomons 24th February 2017 Now is the right time to focus on supplying a high-quality offering while remaining relatively competitive, says South African Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors' Association (Saracca) director Barney Richardson. He highlights that it is not worth the profit, if anything, to work on... →
New training course offered on refrigeration units
24th February 2017 Transportation and logistics solutions company Eqstra Flexi Fleet has introduced a new training course at its training academy, specifically designed to equip qualified auto-electricians and diesel mechanics to work on refrigeration units fitted within cold chain vehicles. →
Japanese-manufactured variable refrigerant flow introduced into South Africa
By: Sascha Solomons 24th February 2017 Electronics and electrical products manufacturer Toshiba’s super heat recovery multi (SHRM) variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology for the air-conditioning industry has been introduced to the South African market by distribution company AHI Carrier South Africa. →
Keeping up with technology trends imperative for efficiency
By: Marleny Arnoldi 24th February 2017 With the growing woes of electricity costs in South Africa, engineering professional services consulting firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff believes that it is imperative to keep up with air-conditioning technology trends that promote energy efficiency and ease of maintenance. →
Demand for improved efficiency drives competition
By: Sebastian Whyle 16th September 2016 The demand for increased efficiency of heating and cooling solutions at affordable prices has created stiff competition for companies in the industry, says engineering professional services consulting firm WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff technical director Pieter de Bod, a registered professional... →
Automotive HVAC market set to garner higher revenue globally
By: Sebastian Whyle 16th September 2016 Syndicated market research provider Allied Market Research (AMR) projects that the automotive heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems market will garner revenue worth $22.8-billion by 2022. →
Cooling solution to negate need for owning refrigeration plants
By: Sebastian Whyle 16th September 2016 Leading energy solutions provider Energy Partners in June launched its new refrigeration solution, which enables clients to buy low-cost cooling without having to buy or maintain a refrigeration plant. →
Year-on-year 6% growth for local RLC segment
By: Sebastian Whyle 16th September 2016 The local residential and light commercial (RLC) segment of the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) sector showed 6% year-on-year growth, says batteries, electronics, and HVAC equipment provider Johnson Controls GM Neil Cameron. →
Natural refrigerant trailer unit unveiled
16th September 2016 Container refrigeration equipment provider Carrier Transicold will introduce a prototype natural refrigerant trailer unit as well as a new generation of engineless transport refrigeration systems at the 2016 Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) show, an international trade fare for... →
Focus increased on residential HVAC activities
16th September 2016 Europe’s industry association for indoor climate, process cooling, and food cold chain technologies Eurovent took the decision, in June, during its 2016 annual meeting in Verona, Northern Italy, to strengthen its activities in the residential ventilation area. →
Time switches to increase temperature control efficiency
16th September 2016 Electrical and digital building infrastructure specialist Legrand’s new generation of programmable time switch technology encompasses AlphaRex³ and MicroRex time switches for precise temperature control in domestic, commercial and industrial environments. →
Australian coolers suitable for SA environment
By: Bruce Montiea 5th February 2016 Owing to the hot and dry conditions in South Africa, evaporative cooling company Air-Dale Engineering notes that the Cool Breeze evaporative coolers are well-suited for local use, as these conditions are prevalent in most parts of the country. The company has been importing the coolers from... →
SCORCHING Cool Breeze evaporative coolers are suitable for South Africa’s hot and dry conditions as they have been built for the Australian outback, which is also hot and dry
Cooling solution benefits outdoor industrial processes
By: Bruce Montiea 5th February 2016 Companies operating in hot and harsh environments are benefiting from Germany-headquartered engineering electronic instruments protection company Intertec’s active cooling solution for small outdoor electronics and instrumentation equipment. Intertec commercial director Hans Geiger tells... →
Robust, nonclogging materials extend life of cooling towers
5th February 2016 The upgrading of a cooling tower’s fill media with components constructed out of robust and non-clogging materials such as polypropylene (PP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or stainless steel can lead to cost-effective ways of extending the life of a cooling tower. According to cooling tower... →
New lightweight humidity verification system saves space
5th February 2016 High-precision sensing company Michell Instruments’ lightweight humidity verification system for humidity probes saves space as it is designed with portability in mind. Michell Instruments says the HygroCal100, with a battery life of up to eight hours, weighs 3.2 kg, making it less than 25% of... →
Malaysian company plans a successful year
5th February 2016 Following its business taking a knock in South Africa as a result of the weak rand last year, Malaysia-headquartered cooling solutions company Dunham-Bush (DB) plans to grow from strength to strength this year. “There is no doubt that 2016 will bring even more challenges. The current economic... →
UP AND DOWN Dunham-Bush’s business suffered in South Africa as a result of sharp currency exchange rate fluctuations
Company redesigns air compressors
5th February 2016 Compressor manufacturer CompAir has redesigned its 160 kW to 250 kW oil-injected screw compressors in an effort to meet evolving customer requirements. “By listening to our customer’s needs and wishes, and incorporating the latest technology and design concepts, we have delivered an impressive... →
LATEST COMPRESSOR TECHNOLOGY Companies are always keen to use the latest compressor technologies that can reduce their overall energy consumption
Optimisation system launched to reduce energy consumption
5th February 2016 Diversified technology and industrial company Johnson Controls Building Efficiency last month launched its latest version of the Central Plant Optimisation (CPO) system that can be used with any chiller, pump or tower brand to reduce plant energy consumption. Johnson Controls Building Efficiency... →
Cooling system produces reduced noise pollution
5th February 2016 Multinational electronics company Samsung Electronics’ Free Joint Multi (FJM) air conditioning system is able to create required temperatures while producing less noise pollution and preserving outdoor space. The company says the FJM is capable of doing this as it runs off a single outdoor unit,... →
TFR’s locomotives to receive advanced HVAC systems
5th February 2016 Custom made mobile air-handling systems designer, developer and manufacturer Booyco Engineering is currently working on the manufacturing of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems that will be delivered to train manufacturer Bombardier Transportation in 2018. The HVAC systems... →
SPECIALIST DESIGNER Booyco Engineering specialises in the design, development and manufacture of custom made and specialised mobile air handling systems for special applications
New 6 MW cooling plant targets 2017 completion
5th February 2016 The installation of a 6 MW cooling plant by heating and air-conditioning solutions provider Carrier is due for completion in 2017. The cooling plant will provide cooling and heating solutions to the mixed-use sustainable district project at the V&A Waterfront’s Silo District to silos No.3 to 6. →
Cooling technology for plastic injection launched
5th February 2016 Technology and manufacturing solutions provider RocTool last month launched its RocTool Performance Cooling (RPC) unit to complement its induction heating process for plastic injection and composites processes. “This is in keeping with the work that has been done by RocTool systems and... →
TEMPERATURE CONTROL RocTool’s technology enables users to have better control over temperature changes and save valuable production time
Meat warehouse receives efficient cold storage facility
5th February 2016 Pork products supplier Lynca Meats has, since December, been able to streamline its storage, handling and distribution logistics without the need for double handling and storing through a third party. →
Fan manufacturer focuses on R&D amid challenging economy
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Owing to the sluggish local and global economy, South African fan manufacturer CFW Fans is homing in on research and development (R&D), particularly in terms of developing large fans for heavy industry and mining, says CFW Gauteng branch manager Bart Ziemski. →
Efficient solutions for economical heat and steam generation
18th September 2015 Heating systems manufacturer Viessmann announced in March that it is introducing new high-pressure steam boilers into the market this year. →
Small thermal oil heater to be released next month
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Oil and gas specialised equipment supplier Energas Technologies will launch its new Apek-mini thermal oil heater onto the South African market next month, says Energas product engineer Laetitia Botha. →
Industrial elements manufacturer upgrades technology 
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Benoni-based industrial elements manufacturer Independent Elements is adopting a number of new technologies that will enhance the reliability of the company’s product range, says Independent Elements chairperson Harry Flowers. →
V&A Waterfront harnesses seawater cooling technology
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning solutions provider Carrier is installing a 6 MW district cooling plant that uses the cold Atlantic seawater in the harbour, at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, to provide cooling for the property’s Silo District development, says Carrier business development... →
End-to-end operation optimises all chilled water plant components
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Up to 40% of the energy consumed by a building’s cooling system can be saved by designing an end-to-end solution that monitors, controls and operates all the components of the system, says Johnson Controls Building Efficiency Africa GM Neil Cameron. →
BIM enhances HVAC installations
By: Dylan Stewart 18th September 2015 Building information modelling (BIM) enables quicker, more economical and more sustainable installation of heating, cooling and ventilation (HVAC) systems, says mechanical pipe-joining service provider Victaulic, which has helped in the BIM stage of development of numerous projects, including the... →
Energy-saving unit ideal for SA energy needs
By: Jonathan Rodin 6th February 2015 South Africa is implementing stricter electricity- and water-saving regulations, which will automatically create opportunity for those operating in the green solutions industry, as companies and individuals will be forced to consider alternative heating and cooling solutions, says green building... →
Couplings manufacturer extends product range
By: Jonathan Rodin 6th February 2015 Mechanical pipe-joining systems manufacturer Victaulic has extended its patented installation-ready line, making Style 107 QuickVic rigid couplings for heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems available in DN250-DN300 10- and 12-inch sizes. The additional sizes provide more... →
HVAC OEM signs contract with naval vessels supplier
6th February 2015 Original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Booyco Engineering has recently completed a contract to manufacture heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for two ship sets, which will be supplied by an international naval vessels OEM for a major North African end-user. The contract,... →
Heat transfer specialist commits to sustainability
By: Jonathan Rodin 6th February 2015 With industrial processes placing an ever-increasing demand on the environment, it is imperative for equipment manufacturers to streamline product development processes with energy conservation, energy management and the preservation of natural resources to ensure a sustainable future, says... →
SUSTAINABLITY The design of the coolers and condensers offers improved system efficiency and environmental responsibility by reducing water and electricity use
Heat exchangers recover and recycle excess and wasted energy
6th February 2015 The heat generated during copper production extraction processes can be harnessed and transferred back into the system using heat exchangers, resulting in significant energy savings and unparalleled yield, says evaporative water cooling specialist Industrial Water Cooling (IWC) CEO Roger Rusch.... →
Copper used in HVAC systems to reduce air contamination
6th February 2015 Microbial growth in heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems with the subsequent contamination of indoor air is of increasing concern, as airborne bacteria and fungi have the potential to adversely impact human health by causing infections, allergic responses or toxic effects, says... →
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